I'm sure there will be some modifications along the way, but here is a list of gear I will be starting with:
Kelty Coyote 80 Internal Frame Backpack
Ascend Trek Pole
Sleep System:
ENO Doublenest Hammock
Hammock Tree Straps
Warbonnet Mamajamba Tarp
The North Face - Cat's Meow Sleeping Bag (Spring)
Poncho Liner (Summer Blanket)
Sea to Summit Dry Bag (for sleeping bag)
ENO Gear Hammock (this hangs under our hammock and holds our backpack at night)
ThermaRest pad cut in half (for sleeping in shelters)
Kitchen:
MSR MiniWorks water filter
MSR Pocket Rocket
MSR IsoPro (or other simmilar fuel)
Lexan Spoon and Cup
Cookpot
Matches
Lighter
Bear bag with rope for hanging
Clothing:
Merrell Hiking Boots with Orange Superfeet inserts
Underarmour Wicking Shirt x2
Underarmour Compression shorts x2
Injinji liner socks x3
Smartwool hiking socks x2
Columbia fleece jacket
5.11 Pants
Colmbia Omni-tech Rain Jacket
OR Gators
Gloves
Leggings (cold weather/pj pants)
Patagonia Knit/fleece hat
North Face Ball-cap
Handkerchief x2
Prescription sunglasses
Flip flops or Crocs
Hygiene/FirstAid
Toothbrush & Toothpaste (travel size!)
Camp Soap
Duct Tape
Water filter repair kit
BandAids
Antibiotic Onintment
Q Tips
Advil
Emergency water tablets
Compass
Moleskin/Second Skin
Lip Balm
Feminine Products
Toilet Paper
Wet wipes
Nail clippers
Medium and small size camp towels
Bug spray
Poop Shovel (haha)
Flashlight
Electronic/Personal
Galaxsy S3
Fujifilm Finepix Camera (shock proof, water proof, freeze proof, Mary proof)
Nomad 3.5 Solar Charger
iPod
BlackDimond Spot headlamp
Waterproof Electronics bags x2
Spot Connect (turns cellphone into satellite phone)
ID
Debit Card
Cash
Business Cards with Blog website
Dog Supplies:
Ruffwear Palisades Pack
Dog Boots and Socks
K9 Overcoat
Dog Bowls x2
Dog Water bottle
8' Dog Leash (with waist band)
6' Leash (for in town)
Dog Bed
Night Visibility Light
Dog Toy
Towel
I've probably forgotten something, but this is good enough! :D
Wow! You guys sure did your research. The one thing I didn't see is of course food. Just wondering what you're going to do about eating. I know one part of the trail goes very close to Gatlinburg, does it go through other towns, or close to towns so you can restock your supplies?
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Really curious, Mary, about doin' your business in the woods -- obviously, right, since I even bought you a book about it! As I was reading AWOL, he mentioned that at a lot of the shelters, there are lots of little trails leading to places were folks can get a little privacy. Of course, I've 'gone' outside, but I wondered about 'public indecency' laws, and whether there are any problem spots along the way that do not allow relieving yourself in the woods? peace...Deb
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ReplyDeleteAs a fellow Ruffwear enthusiast and Cattle Dog owner, I have some questions. I noticed some pictures Luke was wearing a Palisades and in others the approach pack. Which of the two did you prefer for him? Also, can you recommend boots? Was Luke always carrying weight, and what did he carry?
Thank!
The Approach pack was definitely great for the weekend trips we normally take, but there was no way I would have been able to fit all his food in it. The best part of the Palisades pack is the detachable harness. Definitely easier than taking the pack off and putting on his other harness. Ruffwear makes such high quality gear so I just got boots from them. I wanted the Grip Treks, but had to get the Skyliner model (they will probably be fine, but I would definitely go for something with a better tread). Luke never needed them, but I wouldn't go without them. There was so much glass on the trail, luckily he wasn't with us though. Luke carries basically everything. As a rule of thumb, they say dogs aren't supposed to carry more than 25% of their body weight. When we left home his pack was 8 pounds (he weights 40 pounds), but a lot of that was the week worth of food. It really depends on the dog, but Luke doesn't seem to mind the weight at all.
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